Watch this space! Free outdoor activities popping up across Baw Baw

Destinations across Baw Baw Shire are being transformed into vibrant pop-up dining, activity and multi-use entertainment spaces offering a feast of free events for people of all ages to enjoy.  

Baw Baw Shire Council’s new outdoor activation campaign, Watch This Space, is set to take over the towns of Warragul, Drouin, Yarragon, Trafalgar, Noojee, Neerim South and Longwarry to support local businesses and promote COVID safe dining experiences and events for the community.   

Marquees, tables and chairs have begun popping up in parks and picnic spots throughout the Shire, creating more outdoor dining spaces and providing exciting new experiences for residents and visitors. Throughout the coming months these spaces will host a smorgasbord of free music, entertainment and activities catering to people young and old. 

The community can look forward to a jam-packed schedule of events and entertainment, starting on the lawns of Drouin and Warragul’s Civic Parks featuring the following local businesses: Warragul Wellness Centre & YMCA, Yoga Life, Challenge Yourself PT and Complete Health PT. 

These businesses will treat the public to free pilates, yoga, bootcamp, beginners movement and tai chi outdoor fitness classes. Bookings are not essential. Simply check out the timetable on Council’s website, grab your yoga mat and turn up.  

There will be plenty of kid’s activities on offer too, from storytime sessions hosted by the Warragul Library and live animal shows hosted by Animals of OZ, to slime and puppet making classes. 

Watch this space – there’s something for everyone! 

Those looking to explore the takeaway options available within the Shire are encouraged to visit Baw Baw Eat and Explore - a platform to connect diners with local eateries and hidden picnic spaces throughout the region. It showcases a range of food businesses in Baw Baw Shire as well as nearby popup venues to enjoy your meal. 

With more events in the pipeline across the next three months, the community is invited to Watch This Space for more to come! 

Council’s Watch This Space outdoor activation program is entirely supported through the State Government’s COVID Safe Outdoor Activation Fund 2021 and will run until June 2022.  

For further information on what’s happening near you, please visit: Watch This Space

Quote attributable to Mayor Cr Michael Leaney 

"Council’s outdoor activation program, Watch This Space, promotes another way that we can all support our local businesses while also having fun and enjoying the amazing open spaces and picnic spots available throughout the Shire.   

Next time you’re planning a catch up with friends or family, I encourage you to check out the schedule of events planned and take advantage of the free activities popping up near you!”  

Images: The free Teddy Bear's Picnic event held at Warragul Civic Park last weekend.